The Annual 2025 Global Temperature and Precipitation Analysis is in. Here are the highlights: ▶️2025 ranks as the third-warmest year in NOAA’s global temperature record, which dates back to 1850. ▶️Annual sea ice extent for both the Arctic and Antarctic regions ranked among the three lowest years on record. ▶️The Northern Hemisphere snow cover extent was the third lowest on record. ▶️There were 101 named tropical storms across the globe in 2025, which was above average. Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/edaM5DVk

Attention AMS attendees! Interested in joining the National Weather Service? We’re hosting a hiring event at the 2026 American Meteorological Society Annual Meeting on Sunday, January 25. Mark your calendars. More details coming soon.

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The Solar Wind Plasma Sensor (SWiPS) onboard the Space Weather Follow On – Lagrange 1 (SWFO-L1) observatory, NOAA’s newest space weather mission, began sending data back to Earth on November 6. On November 12, 2025, a strong geomagnetic storm swept through Earth’s space environment, causing a range of technological disruptions. SWiPS measured the intensity of the incoming solar wind, a key driver of the disturbance, which helped provide forecasters at NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center with insights into how Earth could be impacted. SWFO-L1 is designed to deliver real-time observations of the sun and measurements of the solar wind to help improve forecasts of space weather events that can impact Earth. It is expected to arrive at the Lagrange point 1 region in January 2026, and will be renamed as the Space weather Observations at L1 to Advance Readiness – 1 (SOLAR-1) observatory once it reaches its final orbital position. (Data from SWFO-L1 during the post-launch testing phase is considered preliminary and non-operational.) Read more: https://lnkd.in/eUt4yX-W

The Magnetometer (MAG) onboard NOAA's Space Weather Follow On – Lagrange 1 (SWFO-L1) observatory began sending magnetic-field data back to Earth two days after the satellite's launch in Sept. 2025 and is performing well. In November 2025, its measurements captured the arrival of multiple coronal mass ejections (CMEs) following intense solar flare activity. These observations provided critical insight for forecasters at NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center about how the event could impact Earth. SWFO-L1 is expected to arrive at the Lagrange point 1 region in January 2026, and will be renamed as the Space weather Observations at L1 to Advance Readiness – 1 (SOLAR-1) observatory once it reaches its final orbital position. (Data from SWFO-L1 during the post-launch testing phase is considered preliminary and non-operational.) Read more: https://lnkd.in/gG5ptrjt

Spread the cheer this holiday season with NOAA-themed cards that have an educational spin! Print the collection, dive into educational resources, and explore more holiday-themed content from across NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration. Happy holidays — we wish you a safe and cozy holiday season. https://lnkd.in/ehVsU-Vn

The ocean covers about 70% of Earth’s surface, and understanding how winds move across it is critical for weather monitoring, marine transportation, and coastal safety. At NOAA NESDIS, the Center for Satellite Applications and Research (STAR) works with partners around the world to deliver satellite-derived ocean surface vector wind (OSVW) data that help scientists monitor everything from everyday wave patterns to powerful hurricanes. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eSzh9pW5

The Suprathermal Ion Sensor (STIS) onboard NOAA's Space Weather Follow On – Lagrange 1 (SWFO-L1) observatory has begun sending particle measurements back to Earth. SWFO-L1 is NOAA’s newest space weather satellite, launched on September 24, 2025, and is designed to deliver real-time observations of the sun and measurements of the solar wind to help improve forecasts of space weather events that can impact Earth. SWFO-L1 is expected to arrive at the Lagrange point 1 region in January 2026, and will be renamed as the Space weather Observations at L1 to Advance Readiness – 1 (SOLAR-1) observatory once it reaches its final orbital position. (Data from SWFO-L1 during the post-launch testing phase is considered preliminary and non-operational.) Read more: https://lnkd.in/gXKE5EJp

See our updates from the Global Monthly Temperature and Precipitation Analysis for November 2025! Here are the highlights: ▶️ The global surface temperature for the month and season were each the third warmest on record for their respective periods. ▶️ Year-to-date period ranked as second-warmest on record. ▶️ Snow cover extent was below average across the Northern Hemisphere regions. ▶️ Sea ice extent in both polar regions ranked among the four lowest on record. ▶️ Global tropical cyclone activity was below normal with six named storms. For the full report: https://lnkd.in/gYE-6kex 

Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of NOAA's GOES satellites with NOAAstalgia and the first GOES image beamed back to Earth... On October 25, 1975, NOAA’s first Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES-1) sent back its first image. It had been launched into orbit only nine days earlier on October 16, 1975. The satellite provided observations of cloud and surface temperatures, cloud heights, and wind fields. Although it viewed Earth about 10 percent of the time and provided data in only two dimensions, it gave forecasters their first near-real time look at atmospheric conditions from a fixed location. Catch up with the series at https://lnkd.in/eDrN4JvV. #GOES50 (Image credit: NOAA)